Mineral King Friendships

It is an interesting phenomenon of a seasonal community like Mineral King that friendships can be formed on the basis of a few days a year over the course of many years.

A prime example is our relationship with the Sawtooth Six, our neighbors for 4 days a year over the last 30-something years.

It took me quite a few years to learn their names. We used to find out when they were visiting and plan to be gone that weekend. Now everyone has grown up, and we anticipate the Sawtooth Six’s visit with pleasure.

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Kurt and Scott are fascinated by the repartee of their host, AKA Cabin Owner
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Jon gathers hiking wisdom from Trail Guy.
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Scott defends the “or derves” (nope, not spelling that word) from the voracious meat bees, always a threat in August.
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Ted wonders how he got mixed up with such a motley crew.
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The gracious and kind Cabin Owner is a wonderful neighbor and friend.
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Hey Jon, I know you are reading this! Thanks for cooperating for this very cute photo.
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A professor wears his clean socks in the dirt and no one knows why. Eccentric, perhaps? Provocative? Hard to say with this one.

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6 Comments

    • Heh, heh, Jennifer, the bees certainly thought it was delicious!

  2. “The Sawtooth Six.” I love it! And yes, many times I’ve thought about the friends I have based on a few days together per year. We are blessed!

    • Sharon, you and I are a great example of that weird sort of slow building of friendship. We are blessed indeed.

  3. Jana and Mike,

    It is one of the most important weekends of the year for all of us, and the two of you are an integral part of it.

    Sorry about those first few years (or decades). Glad we to now be welcomed to the community.

    Best, always,
    Jon

    • And Jon, I am sorry for getting your name wrong, and for hiding out in Lemon Cove instead of getting to know you all sooner. You are definitely part of the community!

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